Must-see hotels in Sonoma

  • Windhaven Cottage

    Sonoma

    Great-bargain Windhaven has two units: a hideaway cottage with vaulted wooden ceilings and fireplace, and a handsome 800-sq-ft studio. We prefer the…

  • An Inn 2 Remember

    Sonoma

    Built in 1910, this small and lovely inn has just seven rooms, each tastefully decorated with light and classical furnishings. The delightful Italian…

  • Sonoma Chalet

    Sonoma

    On a historic farmstead surrounded by rolling hills, rooms in this Swiss-chalet-style house are adorned with little balconies and country-style bric-a…

  • Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa

    Sonoma

    This historic resort sits on the grounds of one of the original Sonoma missions, about 10 minutes north of downtown. The resort houses one of the best…

  • Sonoma's Best Guest Cottages

    Sonoma

    Each of these four colorful, inviting cottages has a bedroom, living room, kitchen and barbecue, with comfy furniture, stereo, DVDs and bicycles. It's 1…

  • El Dorado Hotel

    Sonoma

    Stylish touches, such as high-end linens, justify rates and compensate for the rooms’ compact size, as do private balconies, which overlook the plaza or…

  • El Pueblo Inn

    Sonoma

    One mile west of downtown, family-owned El Pueblo has surprisingly cushy rooms with great beds. The big lawns and heated pool are perfect for kids;…

  • MacArthur Place

    Sonoma

    Sonoma’s top full-service inn occupies a former estate with century-old gardens. There's also an attached steakhouse, spa, giant chess set on the lawn and…

  • Sonoma Creek Inn

    Sonoma

    This cute-as-a-button motel has spotless, cheery, retro-Americana rooms, but it's not downtown. Valley wineries are a short drive. When available, last…

  • Hidden Oak Inn

    Sonoma

    Three-room, 1914 arts-and-crafts B&B with lovely service.

  • Lodge at Sonoma

    Sonoma

    If you're looking for a big-hotel feel in the heart of town, this sprawling resort and spa might just be your spot. The rooms offer up some playful…

  • Cinnamon Bear Creekside Inn

    Sonoma

    While the outside leaves a little to be desired, this is a decent value proposition close enough to the Sonoma plaza that you could walk. Rooms are done…

  • Swiss Hotel

    Sonoma

    It was constructed in 1850, so you’ll forgive the wavy floors at this historic hotel on the Central Plaza. The floral prints are likewise dated, but rooms…

  • Sonoma Hotel

    Sonoma

    Long on charm, this good-value, vintage hotel was built in 1872 and is decorated with country-style willow-wood furnishings. It sits right on the plaza…